Friday, March 13, 2020
26th Annual ACC Chili Cook-Off
The ACC Chili Cook-Off will take place Friday, March 13, 2020 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Morganton Community House (120 North King Street). A BARGAIN PRICED $7.00 ticket buys all-you-can-eat chili with ALL the fixin’s, cornbread,…
The Burnsville Wedding Expo invites brides-to-be, and their fiances, family and friends, to meet local vendors and explore area options for WNC weddings.
A favorite expo tradition returns with brides digging through a tiered cake to find a wedding band hidden inside. The lucky participant who…
Send the year off with a rocking good time, a fine dinner, great wine and a midnight toast. Point Lookout Vineyards serves fine wine and mead high atop its namesake mountain. The stately tasting-room pavilion boasts large chandeliers, a wood-burning fireplace and plenty of room for dancing the…
The sixth-annual Audubon Christmas Bird County organized for Yancey County by High Peaks Birders takes place on Saturday, December 28. What is a Christmas Bird Count? It’s an opportunity to join in the largest citizen science census, now in its 120th year. The data collected by volunteer CBC…
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Where: Courthouse Square
When: Saturday, November 23 5:00-8:00pm
Join downtown Morganton on the Saturday before Thanksgiving for a holiday celebration for the entire family! Come out to the Courthouse Square at 5:30pm for the Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony and…
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Where: Courthouse Square
When: Thursday, October 31 3:00-6:00pm
Calling all goblins, vampires, super heroes, princesses and gypsies and everything in between! Come to Downtown Morganton Thursday, Oct. 31, and enjoy the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating and…
We’re celebrating and learning about human-wildlife coexistence and conservation from trusted organizations, while enjoying lively, family-friendly entertainment, sweet+savory bites, and tasty brews, all in one…
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Where: Courthouse Square
When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 12-7pm
The Annual October Oyster and Shrimp Festival, an annual fundraiser for the Burke Arts Council, will take place on Saturday, October 19th on the Old Court House Square and the Burke Arts Council…
During two weekends this fall learn about Morganton’s spooky history and enjoy our quaint downtown district! The Morganton Ghost Walk was researched by local paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren who documented creepy events, spooky stories and some bizarre history. The 1.5 hour-long, scenic…
The Asheville Duathlon, is a 5k road run, 13.25 mile off-road bike, and a final 5k packed dirt off-road run. The off-road bike is non-technical riding on the west side of the estate, which is typically off-limits to regular guests at the estate. The Asheville Gravel Grinder Bike Events come packed…
The third largest fair in North Carolina celebrates the heritage of the Blue Ridge mountains, including agriculture, music, crafts, art, food, entertainment, livestock displays, competitions, and midway amusement…
Friday, July 26
Band: Buick MacKane – Southern Rock
Buick MacKane closes out the 2019 season of the TGIF Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 26th. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this free performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Food and beverage vendors open at 6:00pm offering a…
Friday, June 7
Band: Surf Cavalier – Indie Rock
Surf Cavalier hits the TGIF stage for the first time on Friday, June 7th! Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this FREE performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Food and beverage vendors open at 6:00pm offering a selection of dining and…
The French Broad River Clean up remains the best volunteer gig in town: a canoe ride down the river, along with a complimentary breakfast, lunch, and all the garbage bags you can fill. Since the inception of “The Upper French Broad River Clean Up Day” in 1992, the annual river clean-up has…
Come out on Friday nights to the Downtown Morganton TGIF Summer Concert Series
As always, TGIF is a FREE summer concert series!
TGIF runs May 3 through July 26 in 2019! Bands perform from 7:00pm till 10:00pm with food and beverage vendors opening at 6:00pm. TGIF is a rain or shine event. Bring…
We offer our “Signs of Spring” a series of guided canoe trips on selected Saturdays from April through June. This guided canoe trip balances nature observation with the quiet relaxation of a morning canoe outing.
Departing at 10 am (you must arrive by 9:15 am) from Headwaters, each canoe…
Headwaters Outfitters in collaboration with MagPie Meat and Three and Butter and Blooms, presents a WNC Valentines Couples Paddle. Join paddling Guide Danielle Mathews Ennis for a guided sea kayaking paddle to a local area lake. Enjoy a pack lunch from MagPie Meat and Three and finish with the day…
The inaugural No Place Like Homeplace Beer Fest debuts in downtown Burnsville. Fifteen breweries will participate in the event, which also includes live music and local food vendors.
The festival, hosted by Burnsville brewery Homeplace Beer Co., will take place at the Nu Wray Inn and along South…
Are you an early bird? Join us for a morning of stargazing as you’ve never seen before! You will have the opportunity to view the moon, planets and stars through our 34″ diameter Sam Scope, as well as our smaller planetary telescope. With the assistance of our observatory manager, up to 20 people…
